The injured American military pilot in Iran is using Boeing equipment to send a signal to rescue personnel.

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07/04/2026
According to military officials, the American Air Force pilot who was successfully rescued by a helicopter group, other aircraft, and special forces within Iran used standard Boeing communication equipment to alert his comrades and report his own location. "They carried a very precise beacon-like device with them," said President Trump at a comprehensive press conference held at the White House on Monday regarding the complex rescue operation over the weekend. "When carrying out such missions, they ensure that the device has sufficient battery power and is in good condition. The device performed extremely well this time - you could say it saved his life," Trump referred to this communication device and the missing pilot, who was hiding in the "rugged mountains of Iran" at the time. Air Force officials confirmed that the device is the Boeing Combat Survival Escape Locator.